# Countdown Timer vs Final

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.5 against Final's 1.0. Countdown Timer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Final's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Final sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Final every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Final |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-countdown/id6738668465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Roberto Martin Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/455689234) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### Final

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-countdown/id6738668465)

Easily track upcoming events with personalized countdowns. Organize, customize, and share your excitement for birthdays, holidays, and more. Make every moment count with this intuitive utility.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdowns, Multiple event tracking, Event organization, Customization options, Sharing functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Final-Countdown-pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Final free?

Final is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Final?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Final averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Final have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Final does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Final?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Final every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Final on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*